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ThruNite Archer Pro V2 vs ThruNite T1S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$24.95Cheapest
US$30Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
950 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
48730 cdHighest candela
8460 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
187 m (614 ft)Highest
184 m (604 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
21600 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 14500 1000mAh rechargeable battery
18350
Charging type
USB-C on-board charging
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPocket carryRamping output users
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
Common praise
Compact and pocketable designUSB-C on-board charging works wellRamping brightness control is smooth and logicalGood mode spacing from Firefly to TurboTwo-way pocket clip for versatile carry
Compact size and light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
Common complaints
Battery is built-in and not easily swappableRamping direction memory is counterintuitiveLimited disassembly optionsLow CRI around 70
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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